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Campervan Hire
Melbourne
Best pickup for the Great Ocean Road and Tasmania ferry.
Your Melbourne van, best rate found
We check the big brands with a depot in Melbourne for your dates and reply with the best rate, usually within 24 hours. Free, and no booking fees.
About picking up in Melbourne
Melbourne is the launchpad for two iconic trips: the Great Ocean Road, and the Spirit of Tasmania ferry to Hobart. All major operators allow ferry crossings (extra fee). Cool-climate city, great food scene to start a road trip.
Melbourne is the launchpad for two of the best drives in the country. The Great Ocean Road west to the Twelve Apostles is the obvious one, done as a long weekend or stretched to Adelaide over a week. The other is the Spirit of Tasmania, which carries vans across to Devonport, and most operators allow the crossing for an added fee.
It is a cooler start than the eastern cities, so the season runs the other way. Summer, December to February, is peak and best for the southern coast and Tasmania; winter is cheap but cold for van life down here.
Driving to Sydney up the coast is the underrated option: Wilsons Prom, the Sapphire Coast and quiet free camps most people skip in the rush between the two cities.
Around Melbourne
Three places worth the trip once you've got the keys.
Popular routes from Melbourne
Top one-way and return trips travellers take from here. Times include sightseeing stops.
7–14 days · Devonport ferry · East Coast Tas · Hobart
Get a quote for this routeRoad trips from Melbourne
All road trips →
Melbourne → Adelaide
The Great Ocean Road, the Grampians and the Limestone Coast, finishing in wine country.
- Distance
- ≈ 1,200 km
- Stops
- 9 overnight bases
Brisbane → Melbourne
The whole south-east coast: Byron's surf, Sydney Harbour, Jervis Bay and the Prom.
- Distance
- ≈ 2,300 km
- Stops
- 11 overnight bases
Melbourne → Darwin
South coast to the Top End, through the Grampians, the Flinders and the red centre.
- Distance
- ≈ 5,300 km
- Stops
- 14 overnight bases
Van types available from Melbourne
2-Seater, 2-Sleeper Campervan
From $49/day
Compact wagon with a full bed in the back. Cheapest way to road-trip Australia in a vehicle you can sleep in.
Hi-Top Campervan
From $95/day
The mid-tier sweet spot: stand-up roof, gas stove, fridge, mostly self-contained. Cooks comfortable, sleeps comfortable.
Motorhome
From $175/day
House on wheels. Hot shower, toilet, full kitchen, big fridge. Sleep 2–6 in proper beds. Park-free with reliable plumbing.
Low-Top Campervan
From $79/day
Bigger than a 2-seater, cheaper than a hi-top. Single body height (no stand-up roof) but more storage and a permanent bed setup.
Roof Top Tent
From $119/day
An SUV/4WD with a fold-out tent on the roof. 60-second setup, off the ground for safety/comfort, kitchen kit in the back. Perfect for outback tracks where caravans can't go.
4WD Campervan
From $159/day
Proper 4WD with a built-in camper conversion, pop-up roof, inside bed and kitchen, all on a high-clearance off-road chassis. The only rental rig that does Gibb River Road AND a hot dinner.
Campervan hire in Melbourne: common questions
Can I take the van to Tasmania? +
Yes. Most operators permit the Spirit of Tasmania crossing from Melbourne for an extra fee and some paperwork. We confirm which ones allow it for your dates.
Can I do a one-way rental from Melbourne? +
Yes. Melbourne to Adelaide along the Great Ocean Road and Melbourne to Sydney up the coast are both standard one-way routes.
When is it cheapest? +
Winter, June to August, is the cheapest window, though it is cold for camping. Summer is peak for the southern coast and Tasmania, so book early.
How old do I need to be to hire? +
Most operators rent to drivers 21 and over, with some accepting 18 to 20 for a surcharge. We only quote vans your age qualifies for.
What is the minimum hire length? +
Usually four to five days for backpacker vans. One-way and ferry trips can carry their own minimums, which we confirm when we quote.
